Russia Pummels Ukrainian Civilian Targets

“Russia shelled civilian targets and prevented people from escaping some cities under attack during the war’s 12th day, while Kyiv’s military held fast along several fronts ahead of planned cease-fire talks,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Continuing campaigns to encircle Ukrainian cities Monday, Russian forces conducted missile and rocket strikes on cities and military targets in the country’s north and south, disrupting plans to evacuate civilians via humanitarian corridors… Ukrainian forces continued to frustrate Russia with counterattacks and sabotage operations.”